Section 13 Panel of assessors: period for inclusionI1

Each person nominated for inclusion on the panel of assessors is included for such period not exceeding six years as is specified in the nomination.

On the expiry of the period under subsection (1), the person is eligible to be nominated for inclusion on the panel on one occasion only for such further period not exceeding six years as is specified in the nomination (and that further period need not immediately follow the preceding period).

If the period of a person’s inclusion on the panel of assessors would otherwise expire while the person is investigating a complaint, the person continues to be included on the panel until the investigation is complete.

If the period of a person’s inclusion on the panel of assessors as a lead assessor would otherwise expire while a decision by the person is pending under section 21 on what action to take on a complaint, the person continues as a lead assessor until the decision is taken.

Where a casual vacancy occurs among those included on the panel of assessors, the nomination of a person to fill the vacancy must be made by the Clergy Conduct Commission subject to the same conditions as the nomination in respect of which the vacancy has occurred.

The rules may provide—